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GF18 CWA

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

79,380 mi
Last recorded79,380 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF18 CWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 79,380 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2025 70,857 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 9 May 2025 70,857 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 9 Apr 2024 62,097 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 62,097 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 54,203 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 54,203 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended both side lights (4.10 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 45,191 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 45,188 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 38,490 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Apr 2021 38,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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GF18 CWA is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 53,130 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF18 CWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 8 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF18 CWA registered?

GF18 CWA is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 April 2018.

Is GF18 CWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF18 CWA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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